Drinking parties in this region were usually held inside the huts as there is plenty of wind over the open downs, especially near the sea. The song calls on the women to leave the hut to the men, as they pass the beer around and sing their drinking songs.

Drinking parties in this region were usually held inside the huts as there is plenty of wind over the open downs, especially near the sea. The song calls on the women to leave the hut to the men, as they pass the beer around and sing their drinking songs.

Date Written / Recorded

1957

Field of Study

World Music

Content Type

Field notes

Contributor

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Author / Creator

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Copyright Message

Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.

Drinking parties in this region were usually held inside the huts as there is plenty of wind over the open downs, especially near the sea. The song calls on the women to leave the hut to the men, as they pass the beer around and sing their drinking songs.

Drinking parties in this region were usually held inside the huts as there is plenty of wind over the open downs, especially near the sea. The song calls on the women to leave the hut to the men, as they pass the beer around and sing their drinking songs.

Date Written / Recorded

1957

Field of Study

World Music

Content Type

Field recording (raw)

Contributor

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Author / Creator

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Copyright Message

Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.

The women make clever use of their gourds, some smacking them and the others grasping them with alternate hands -- The gourds with their use of clapping together make fascinating rhythmic patterns. Abale ndutani moyo? ndi ndule moyo?

The women make clever use of their gourds, some smacking them and the others grasping them with alternate hands -- The gourds with their use of clapping together make fascinating rhythmic patterns. Abale ndutani moyo? ndi ndule moyo?

Date Written / Recorded

1959

Field of Study

World Music

Content Type

Field recording (raw)

Contributor

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Author / Creator

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Copyright Message

Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.

Legends in this part of Africa, around the great lakes are often told to a rippling instrumental accompaniment especially to the trough zither. This song refers to the death of a certain Saza chief called Daudi. Rumour has it that after he was buried certain men (said to be sorcerers) went to the grave to dig him...

Legends in this part of Africa, around the great lakes are often told to a rippling instrumental accompaniment especially to the trough zither. This song refers to the death of a certain Saza chief called Daudi. Rumour has it that after he was buried certain men (said to be sorcerers) went to the grave to dig him up. But just at that moment it began to rain and they disagreed so violently that they failed in their purpose and went away. The cries...Legends in this part of Africa, around the great lakes are often told to a rippling instrumental accompaniment especially to the trough zither. This song refers to the death of a certain Saza chief called Daudi. Rumour has it that after he was buried certain men (said to be sorcerers) went to the grave to dig him up. But just at that moment it began to rain and they disagreed so violently that they failed in their purpose and went away. The cries in the background from one of the spectators, they said, had nothing to do with the legend. The narrator unfortunately had a very husky voice.
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Date Written / Recorded

1950

Field of Study

Anthropology

Content Type

Field recording (raw)

Contributor

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Author / Creator

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Copyright Message

Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.

The titles of the items are: 1. Ibyiivuko (cries). 2. Umusuko. 3. Akakira. 4. Zidjezikarabwe. 5. Urubunda. 6. Uruhamiriza. 7. Uruchantege. 8. Uwabjgega. 9. Umuganura. 10. Urugamgazi. 11. Unubambura. 12. Agasiga. 13. Tubaru shumwami. 14. Ururuna. 15. Urukina. The whole set of drums should have been conical laced drums of the same shape but varying in pitch. At this mine a number of them had been improvised from oil drums, 44 gallon and 8 gallon me...The titles of the items are: 1. Ibyiivuko (cries). 2. Umusuko. 3. Akakira. 4. Zidjezikarabwe. 5. Urubunda. 6. Uruhamiriza. 7. Uruchantege. 8. Uwabjgega. 9. Umuganura. 10. Urugamgazi. 11. Unubambura. 12. Agasiga. 13. Tubaru shumwami. 14. Ururuna. 15. Urukina. The whole set of drums should have been conical laced drums of the same shape but varying in pitch. At this mine a number of them had been improvised from oil drums, 44 gallon and 8 gallon metal containers. The chief drummer is called - Umwiiro maukuru. The second drummer is called - Uwaura. The timekeeper drummer is called - Ishakwe. The beaters or drumsticks are called - Murisho (s.) Imirisho (pl.). The names of the drums are from treble to bass. Lead drum -- (in this case a small bucket drum) -- Ishako. First drum - Nyahura. Second drum - Nterero. Third drum - Irubi. Fourth drum - Luvugamahame. Fifth drum - Chihumurizo. The leader plays his own drum and sometimes the three also on either side of him (4 all told) when setting a rhythm. His second-in-command also plays his own drum and sometimes one on either side (3 in all). The time setter stands out in front of the line and keeps the time going. This recording was made near a plantation of tall eucalyptus (blue gum) trees and the diffuse echo from the boughs and leaves overhead can be clearly heard throughout.
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Date Written / Recorded

1952

Field of Study

World Music

Content Type

Field notes

Contributor

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Author / Creator

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Topic / Theme

Song, Drum, Sticks

Copyright Message

Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.

This handkerchief of mine reminds me of my old people at Chaichai. My wife does not bring me water to wash with and I go around like a Tsotsi (vagabond). Who is that who looks like my father? It is Alberto Tentowani.'

This handkerchief of mine reminds me of my old people at Chaichai. My wife does not bring me water to wash with and I go around like a Tsotsi (vagabond). Who is that who looks like my father? It is Alberto Tentowani.'

Date Written / Recorded

1955

Field of Study

World Music

Content Type

Field notes

Contributor

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Author / Creator

Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977

Topic / Theme

Song, Guitar

Copyright Message

Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.